German lawmaker temporarily detained at Istanbul gay parade

BERLIN (AP) — A prominent German lawmaker was temporarily detained at a gay street parade in Istanbul.

The German news agency dpa reported the Green Party lawmaker Volker Beck, an outspoken activist for gay rights, was detained Sunday when he wanted to speak publicly at the end of the gay, lesbian and transgender "Pride Week."

Beck was later released. Dpa gave no further details about the incident.

Turkish police have repeatedly in recent days prevented activists from participated in LGBT rallies. The Istanbul governor earlier had banned people from holding two annual gay parades this year, including Sunday's parade.